This is the 6709th most frequent Dutch word.
wildfire
The Dutch word for "wildfire" is **"natuurbrand"**, and it refers to an uncontrolled fire in natural vegetation, such as forests or grasslands.
The word 'wildfire' here depicts a literal wild fire that could happen in nature, emphasizing its rapid spreading nature.
Een bosbrand verspreidt zich snel in droge gebieden.
A wildfire spreads quickly in dry areas.
The phrase 'like wildfire' is used figuratively to describe something that expands rapidly and uncontrollably.
Zijn populariteit verspreidt zich als een lopend vuurtje.
His popularity spreads like wildfire.
Again, 'wildfire' in this context is the natural phenomenon, highlighting the precautionary measures needed to prevent it.